1 Victoria Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1ET

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by East Lothian

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   East Lothian took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with East Lothian for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Lothian decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 161A High Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1ES

  21/00968/P Submitted 23 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Formation of dormer, installation of roof windows and roof vents

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 18 Lauderdale House High Street Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1AD

  19/01307/P Submitted 18 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Installation of gas meter box, piping and flue

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 11 Castle Street Dunbar EH42 1EX

  26/00880/PNW Submitted 21 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement window

  Granted Windows or glazing

• 8 Castle Place Dunbar EH42 1JD

  24/00937/P Submitted 3 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Installation of solar panels (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 144 High Street Dunbar EH42 1JJ

  23/00062/P Submitted 23 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Repainting of building and change of use from shop (class 1) to hot food takeaway (sui Generis) and cafe (class 3)

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 135 High Street Dunbar EH42 1ES

  24/01159/LBC Submitted 28 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Alterations to building (Retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 26/01112/P Awaiting decision

  10 Custom House Square Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1HY

  Alterations to house

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01104/P Awaiting decision

  173 And 173A High Street Prestonpans EH32 9AY

  Alterations to 2 flats to form 1 house

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01105/P Awaiting decision

  11 Castle Mains Cottages Dirleton East Lothian EH39 5ES

  Alterations, extension to house, erection of shed and associated works

  Received 15 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01094/P Awaiting decision

  Macmerry Business Park Macmerry East Lothian EH33 1RW

  Erection of 7 industrial units (Class 4,5 and 6) and associated works

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01098/P Awaiting decision

  Hawarden Edinburgh Road Cockenzie East Lothian EH32 0HJ

  Extension to house

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications